Instructor Info - Rolf McLaughlin

Skilled in Azure Cloud Architecture, Server & Enterprise Architecture, and Azure Active Directory. Strong engineering professional. A career going through all levels, from support team member to CTO with a broad knowledge in Microsoft cloud services and products. A package of 30 years of experience and sharing it as a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Architect and Author.

Rolf has trained many Messaging and Domain Administrators, Cloud Administrators and Architects. He has also designed and implemented both smaller and larger installations of Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory and large hybrid enterprise infrastructures based on Microsoft technologies over the years. Rolf’s specialities involve Azure, PowerShell, Windows Client and Windows Server.

Training continues to be Rolf’s passion with the professional launching his own cloud training business TheCloud42.com. Rolf, who describes himself as a passionate and long-term Microsoft Certified Trainer with almost 25 years of service, says he looks forward to continuing to mentor young MCTs into the future.

Community service has also formed an important part of Rolf’s career with PowerShell Germany. In 2007, Rolf fondly recalls launching the first PowerShell User Group in his native country, which expanded to include members from other German-speaking countries like Switzerland and Austria.

According to Rolf, his plans for the future include one thing and one thing only: “Azure, Azure, and Azure... Did I forget something? Oh yes, Azure!”